Denny's
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2024
86
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Denny's, the earliest from 2022. On Jul 24, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Merritt Island sits at 77, putting Denny's on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jan 24, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on flat top cooked sausage (121F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in men's restroom. Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for coffee makers and ice machine have not been replaced in accordance with manufacturers requirements
29-28-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter. Utensils in standing water at 78°F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in coolers across from dish area and walk in cooler shelves are soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service lids stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
14-17-4
58
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator diluted **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of juice machine is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior upper rear corner wall and Sliding cover for ice bin of soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and walls over cook line have an accumulation of dust
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop on service line is stored in standing water at 120°F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease dripping
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Consistent dripping from pipe behind dishwasher
29-08-4
61
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is refilled with sanitizer and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Sanitizer is empty, discontinued use and sanitize dishes in 3 compartment sink with Quaternary.
22-41-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125F **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance around ice chute area inside machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside microwave has build up of old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
55
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed dishwasher scrape soiled dishes then rinse hands with cold water in 3 compartment sink and then go to gloves to handle cleaned dishes, corrected and re-educated.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker attached at wrong place in the splitter. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. R. Hartman, dishwasher.
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dishwasher use 3 compartment sink to wash hands. Corrected and re-educated **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of door and ceiling of ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Area in back room over walkway, missing piece of ceiling.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.large make table on cooks line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.broken door gasket reach in cooler, cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks Iine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back water heater room , broken missing tiles and on front line cooks area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Not working at all, soiled fisher in place, corrected
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. As you enter location, very odorous in dining room/ hostess station.
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in freezer ion front line and under lid to make table on cooks line soiled, old food. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.wall behind cooks line heavily soiled.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's on file is from Jul 24, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Denny's.
How does Denny's compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Denny's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Denny's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Denny's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Denny's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Denny's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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